A sign on the security fence surrounding the construction area where workers are building the Presidential Inauguration reviewing stand in front of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. (Cliff Owen / AP Photo) less

A sign on the security fence surrounding the construction area where workers are building the Presidential Inauguration reviewing stand in front of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. (Cliff ... more

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Workers are seen infront of the White House during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012 in Washington,DC. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

Workers are seen infront of the White House during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012 in Washington,DC. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on January ... more

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Preparations have started of a review stand in front of the White House for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

Preparations have started of a review stand in front of the White House for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, ... more

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Workers are seen in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

Workers are seen in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on ... more

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Preparations have started of a review stand in front of the White House for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

Preparations have started of a review stand in front of the White House for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, ... more

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Workers are seen in front of the White House during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012in Washington,DC. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

Workers are seen in front of the White House during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012in Washington,DC. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on January ... more

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A police officer rides his bike in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

A police officer rides his bike in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential ... more

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Preparations have started of a review stand in front of the White House for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

Preparations have started of a review stand in front of the White House for the presidential inauguration on November 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. The presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, ... more

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Workers are seen in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images less

Workers are seen in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue during preparation of a review stand for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on ... more

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Workers are seen at Lafayette Square across of the White House during preparation for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012 in Washington,DC. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013. less

Workers are seen at Lafayette Square across of the White House during preparation for the presidential inauguration on November 12, 2012 in Washington,DC. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on ... more

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Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, left, finishes hammering a nail into a plank with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, nail into a plank during the First Nail Ceremony for the official launch of construction of the Inaugural platform where the President of the United States will take the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) (Cliff Owen / AP Photo) less

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, left, finishes hammering a nail into a plank with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, nail into a plank during the First Nail Ceremony for the ... more

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Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., displays the hammer he used during the First Nail Ceremony for the official launch of construction of the Inaugural platform where the President of the United States will take the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. Schumer said the hammer belongs to a Connecticut carpenter who is working on the new One World Trade Center building. (Cliff Owen / AP Photo) less

Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., displays the hammer he used during the First Nail Ceremony for the official launch of construction of the Inaugural platform where the President of the United States will ... more

Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., displays the hammer he used during the First Nail Ceremony for the official launch of construction of the Inaugural platform where the President of the United States will take the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. Schumer said the hammer belongs to a Connecticut carpenter who is working on the new One World Trade Center building. (Cliff Owen / AP Photo) less

Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., displays the hammer he used during the First Nail Ceremony for the official launch of construction of the Inaugural platform where the President of the United States will ... more

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) (R), speak to members of the media during a tour of the Inaugural setup December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as the President of the United States during a private ceremony on January 20 and a public ceremony on January 21, 2013. less

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) (R), speak to members ... more

Construction continues as workers build the platform to be used for the Presidential Inauguration ceremony on the west front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, as seen on December 11, 2012. US President Barack Obama's second inauguration will take place with a public ceremonial oath of office on January 21, 2013. less

Construction continues as workers build the platform to be used for the Presidential Inauguration ceremony on the west front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, as seen on December 11, 2012. US President ... more

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US Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer (2nd L) of New York and Republican Senator Lamar Alexander (C) of Tennessee speak during a press conference to discuss construction work on the platform to be used for the Presidential Inauguration ceremony on the west front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, as seen on December 11, 2012. US President Barack Obama's second inauguration will take place with a public ceremonial oath of office on January 21, 2013. less

US Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer (2nd L) of New York and Republican Senator Lamar Alexander (C) of Tennessee speak during a press conference to discuss construction work on the platform to be used for the ... more

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers continue to build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as the President of the United States during a private ceremony on January 20 and a public ceremony on January 21, 2013. less

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers continue to build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as ... more

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as the President of the United States during a private ceremony on January 20 and a public ceremony on January 21, 2013. less

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as the President ... more

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as the President of the United States during a private ceremony on January 20 and a public ceremony on January 21, 2013. less

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as the President ... more

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers continue to build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as the President of the United States during a private ceremony on January 20 and a public ceremony on January 21, 2013. less

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Construction workers continue to build the Inaugural platform December 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as ... more